My 2026 Theme Verses: Psalms 145:4-7 (ESV) One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness. They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Do others consider you a crazy person for Christ? Acts 25-26
Acts 26:25 - But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I utter words of sober truth.
When confronted with the aspect of false acquisitions and the threat of a plot to kill you, what would you say? And, what would be heard by others in regard to what you said? King Festus heard Paul's utterances on such an occasion and considered him "out of his mind." Paul had just explained his experience of Christ and what was Festus' response? He considered Paul crazy. Earlier, Paul told the church of Corinth, the gospel is foolishness to those who are perishing (1 Cor. 1,2). God's wisdom is ridiculous to those who are wise in their own eyes. We strive so much in our society to fit in and to be accepted by our peer groups. In reality our message and mission are so non-main-stream the mere discussion of the topic should separate us. Paul was not attempting to be absurd or abstract before Festus. I doubt if he was trying to be profound or provocitive. He was simply relaying the Christ had done in him and with him. That message alone, if we are truly living for Christ, should cause others to think and ask, "Are you out of your mind?" Are you?
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